As the rate of opioid addiction has surged in the United States, Mexico has become the world’s third-largest producer of opium used to process heroin. Mexican cartels are now the primary suppliers of the drug to the US, producing a crude and unrefined form known as black tar, according to Vice News.
Former FBI Agent Admits to Stealing Drug Money That Was Seized During the Execution of Search Warrants
A former special agent of the FBI plead guilty today in federal court to stealing more than $136,000 of drug proceeds seized during the execution of search warrants in 2014, falsifying reports and tampering with a witness, according to officials.
Scott M. Bowman, 44, of Moreno Valley, California, used the money for personal use including cars, plastic surgery for his wife and a weekend vacation to Las Vegas, according to officials.
Northern California Prison Gang Leader and Associates Sentenced on Racketeering Charges
A federal judge sentenced Joe Anthony Felix, 36, of Modesto, California, to 12 years and seven months in prison for racketeering conspiracy, and Jesus Gomez Felix, 32, of Modesto, to two years and six months imprisonment for assault with a deadly weapon in aid of racketeering, according to officials.
USA Today: Video Shows Police Shooting Suspect Without Warning
By Duke Behnke, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Neenah
Police officers gave hostage Michael L. Funk no warning to drop his handgun before they shot and killed him Dec. 5 outside Eagle Nation Cycles, according to video evidence obtained exclusively by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
A prepared statement that was issued by Neenah Police Chief Kevin Wilkinson about 10 hours after the shooting said Funk was shot after he didn’t obey police commands to drop his handgun.
High-Ranking L.A. County Sheriff’s Official Resigns After Racist and Offensive Emails Surface
A top LA County Sheriff’s Department official resigned Sunday in the wake of a controversy over emails he forwarded to people from his work computer.
Tom Angel, who until Sunday was chief of staff for Sheriff Jim McDonnell, forwarded the emails three to four years ago while he was working as second-in-command at the Burbank Police Department.
Just Saying: Urgent Care, the Rude Awakening and Sleep Apnea
In the days when I seemed to be hopelessly stuck on stupid, doctor visits were on the very bottom of my to-do list.
If something was wrong with me, I didn’t want to know.
I’ve had good health insurance plans through the places where I worked but used it when it was really, really necessary. Then, I’d go to the emergency room, which I used as my urgent care clinic before urgent care clinics started popping up around the country.
Worth Watching: Former NYPD Top Cop Bernie Kerik Talks about What Prison is Like, Calls for Criminal Justice Reform
From New York’s “top cop” to convicted felon, Bernie Kerik has led many lives. The man who used to specialize in locking people up now is advocating for criminal justice reform after spending time in prison, according to Vice News
Ten Fake Documents That Changed the World
Jesus’ appearance, the invasion of Iraq and the course of WW2 were all influenced by fraudulent writings. How different the course of history could have been if it wasn’t for these 10 fake documents that changed the world, according to All Time 10s.
Two Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Mail from Hundreds of Mailboxes at Apartment Complex
Alleged thieves who broke into mailboxes at Corona apartment complex and stole the mail were arrested Friday and charged with federal crimes, according to officials.
The defendants used a counterfeit Postal Service key to access 300 mailboxes. One of the three defendants is currently a fugitive, officials said.
Brooklyn DA: Police Officer Faces Jail Time for Stomping on Man’s Head During Arrest (Videos)
NYPD cop was convicted by a judge today for “gratuitously” stomping on the head of a suspect.
Joel Edouard “let down his fellow officers by losing his composurAne in an admittedly difficult decision,” said Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Alan Marrus.
Feds: Man Who Threatened President Had Pipe Bombs in His Home
A Medford man was arrested and charged with threatening the president of the United States on Thursday night, the FBI said.
John Martin Roos, 61, was taken into custody following a search of his apartment that also turned up several pipe bombs, officials said.
Agents made a probable cause arrest of Roos, charging him with threatening the president of the United States and use of an interstate facility to transmit threats.
Florida Cop Charged with Beating Handcuffed Woman (Video)
A video released Thursday by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows a woman in handcuffs getting hit repeatedly by an officer as other officers watch the violence unfold.
The Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of the 26-year-old probationary patrol officer after the incident.